The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) on Friday announced results of
the more than 75 out-of-competition tests that were conducted on horses
nominated to stakes races for Friday’s Oaks Day racing card as well as
Saturday’s Kentucky Derby racing card. Testing was performed by LGC Science
Group, Ltd. (formerly HFL Sport Science Inc.), the KHRC’s official testing
laboratory.
“I am pleased to say that all of the test results were negative,” said KHRC
Equine Medical Director Dr. Mary Scollay. “Sampling was performed over the two
weeks preceding this weekend’s racing. Other racing jurisdictions assisted the
KHRC by sampling horses based out of state. We believe that out-of-competition
testing is critical to the integrity of these events and appreciate the high
level of cooperation we have received from horsemen and regulators alike in
implementing this program.”
All of the Oaks and Derby entrants, as well as a random cross section of
horses nominated to run in stakes on either of the two days were tested under
the authority of Kentucky’s horse racing regulations.
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